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Marietta honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with week-long celebration
Marietta College will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a week of meaningful events, volunteer opportunities, and reflection starting Saturday, January 18. "The theme for this year's celebration is Mission Possible: Pr...
Jan 16, 2025, 11:29am EST
Retired industry leader, MC Trustee to be featured speaker at upcoming ERT series
The Economic Roundtable of the Ohio Valley kicks off its 2025 Speaker Series with industry leader and current Marietta College Trustee Joe Chlapaty H'10, P'97. Mr. Chlapaty, an entrepreneur and retired CEP of Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., will be t...
Jan 14, 2025, 12:48pm EST
The Narrative Quintet featuring Adam Larson to perform at Peoples Bank Theatre on January 16
The Esbenshade Series and Marietta College proudly present The Narrative Quintet, featuring acclaimed saxophonist Adam Larson, on Thursday, January 16. The performance will occur at the Peoples Bank Theatre, with doors opening at 7:00 p.m. and the show...
Jan 6, 2025, 10:00am EST
MC rings in 2025 with Interim President Dr. Kathleen Poorman Dougherty
As the Marietta College community celebrates the start of the new year, it also ushers in a new chapter in its leadership. Dr. Kathleen Poorman Dougherty begins an 18-month term as Marietta's Interim President on January 1, 2025, following a distinguis...
Jan 2, 2025, 4:06pm EST
Free tickets for Artrageous at Peoples Bank Theatre can be reserved starting Feb. 10
Free tickets for "Artrageous," an innovative blend of visual art, music, and dance, can be reserved through the Peoples Bank Theatre Box Office starting on Monday, February 10, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets can be reserved in person, online at peoplesbanktheat...
Dec 11, 2024, 4:19pm EST
Marietta College Students Present Economic Development Strategies at Symposium Sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
On December 6-7, 2024, Marietta College students participated in the 24th annual Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative (ACRI) Symposium, a capstone conference sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). Marietta students presented thei...
Dec 9, 2024, 7:03pm EST
Marietta College students showcase their entrepreneurial acumen
More than a dozen Marietta students pitched their best business ideas in Round 1 of the PioBiz Competition, with concepts ranging from an app for scheduling landscaping services to a mobile stress-relief service featuring therapy animals and arts and c...
Dec 9, 2024, 6:15pm EST
Marietta College celebrates December graduates
Marietta College held its Fall Commencement on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in the Alma McDonough Auditorium, where 21 new graduates were recognized for their academic achievements. The ceremony provided a moment for students, families, faculty, and sta...
Dec 7, 2024, 7:28pm EST
Marietta's 2025 STREAM Camp receives grant
Children in Wood County who are interested in attending Marietta College's summer STREAM Camp are set to receive financial assistance, thanks to a generous grant awarded to the College's Education Department from the Parkersburg Area Community Foundati...
Dec 6, 2024, 2:35pm EST
Interactive Art Performance 'Artrageous' added to Esbenshade Series schedule
The Esbenshade Series at Marietta College is excited to announce the addition of "Artrageous" to its performance schedule, bringing an innovative blend of visual art, music, and dance to the Peoples Bank Theatre on Tuesday, February 18, at 7:00 p.m. T...
Dec 5, 2024, 10:00am EST